English for Speakers of Other Languages

English for Speakers of Other Language classes, offered through the Center
for Transitional Learning, are designed for students who grew up speaking a
language other than English as their primary language. Classes prepare students
for academic success at LCC or for a transfer program.

The ESOL program offers five levels of skill instruction, from basic to
advanced, leading to college readiness. International students must place at the
third level in order to be admitted.View Course Offerings

Level 1:

ESOL 050

Basic Reading and Speaking Skills

6 cr.

ESOL 055

Grammar and Sentence Writing Skills

6 cr.

Level 2:

ESOL 070

Intermediate Reading and Speaking Skills

6 cr.

ESOL 075

Grammar and Paragraph Writing Skills

6 cr.

Level 3:

ESOL 090

High Intermediate Reading and Speaking Skills

6 cr.

ESOL 095

Grammar and Essay Writing Skills

6 cr.

Level 4:

ESOL 110

Bridge to Academic Reading

4 cr.

ESOL 115

Developing College Writing Skills

4 cr.

Level 5:

ESOL 120

Academic Reading Skills

4 cr.

WRIT 117

Writing Preparation

4 cr.

Students enrolled in Levels 4 and 5 will take one, 4 credit elective course
from the following group:

To read the course descriptions for any of the above courses, click
on the link provided here to reach the LCC College
Catalog. To check for course prerequisites as well as days and times
courses are offered, click on the link provided here for the
Course Schedule Book.

Where do you begin?

You start by taking a placement test
which is given in the Assessment Center. The test scores are used to
place you into one of the five levels of instruction listed above.
Following the placement test, you will need to speak with an ESOL
advisor about your test results and correct course placement.

You can visit the Assessment Center now to see times the Center is
open for testing as well as it's location, and other testing
information, by clicking on Assessment.
International students are admitted based on TOEFL scores. Placement
testing will be arranged as part of the mandatory international student
orientation.